by Sponsored by Colorado Ballet Academy | Dec 16, 2021 | From Our Sponsors, Summer Study, Training
The first company Ariel McCarty ever auditioned for was Colorado Ballet. At the time, she was working on rebuilding her strength after an illness, but artistic director Gil Boggs took the time to talk to McCarty personally after the audition. Wanting to help her reach...
by Sponsored by Colorado Ballet Academy | Dec 7, 2020 | From Our Sponsors, Higher Ed, Summer Intensives
Let’s face it—2020 has been full of surprises. With the coronavirus pandemic forcing the dance world to abide by social-distancing measures, ballet schools have had to create innovative approaches to delivering high-quality training. With that in mind, what...
by Laura Jaye Cramer | Oct 4, 2020 | Instagram, Profiles
It’s difficult to imagine The Nutcracker’s “Snow” scene becoming even more magical—but maybe that’s because you haven’t yet seen it featuring Leah McFadden as a sweet, dreamy Clara. Her dancing last season had no shortage of...
by Steve Sucato | Jun 3, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
In addition to cancelled shows, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted final performances for many retiring dancers. This week, Pointe is giving several retiring principals and soloists a chance to reflect on their careers and offer advice to the next generation....
by Josephine Lee | Dec 25, 2019 | Pointe Shoe Tips, Profiles, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop chats with Colorado Ballet’s Emily Speed to hear all about her pointe shoe...
by Laura Jaye Cramer | Dec 24, 2019 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
When talking about a role like Basilio in Don Quixote, it’s easy to throw around terms like “virtuosic” and “powerhouse.” “Cancer survivor” is less common, but so is Francisco Estevez, the unflappable 30-year-old Colorado...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Dec 5, 2019 | News, Profiles, Trending
Last week, Colorado Ballet interrupted Nutcracker rehearsals for an exciting announcement: Four dancers were being promoted. Though all made the jump from the company’s corps de ballet, Nicolas Pelletier ascended directly to the rank of soloist, while Sean...
by Josephine Lee | Oct 23, 2019 | Profiles, Viral Videos
Master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based ThePointeShop chats with Colorado Ballet soloist Tracy Jones to hear all about her pointe shoe hacks (particularly for dancers with sensitive skin), her darning tips and the differences between what...
